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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1969
Page
5
An exhortation urging youth to discipline themselves, pursue education with an open mind, and face modern temptations with honesty and resolve. It emphasizes learning, wise decision making, and staying in school to prepare for future challenges, signed by Nancy Williams.
The teacher spotlight profiles Mr. David Johnson principal of Whitewright School. Born September 4 he shares that his wife Janis and daughter Julie are part of his life. He is a Baptist deacon with hobbies in boating and fishing and has belonged to various clubs.
Teacher Johnson is active in Rotary and Chamber of Commerce with Beta Club and Annual Staff sponsorship. His pet peeve is able people with indifferent attitudes. favorites include chocolate pie Bonanza and Jim Nabors Raquel Welch blue music and football.
The 68 69 basketball season ends with the Whitesboro Bearcats finishing 15 wins and 9 losses and tied for second in zone play. Ed Caraway led scoring with 12.6 points per game and Jeanne Whipple was the top girls scorer. Both teams showed fine effort throughout the year.
The Whitewright Beta Club sponsors a junior high tournament on February 13 4 and 15 featuring teams Savoy Leonard Blue Ridge Howe Tom Bean Whitesboro and Whitewright. Trophies are donated by local merchants. Beta Club members run concessions admissions clock and records under sponsors Mr Johnson and Mrs Mays with help from the new junior high Beta Club under Mrs Leta Harper.
The F H A meeting opened with president Susan Holloway presiding and minutes read by secretary Nancy Williams. The group discussed old business and voted to sell cook books to raise funds before adjournment.
Beta Club meeting led by President Rodney Nicely heard tournament progress reports from committee chairs. Eligible members invited to join include freshmen Jane Biggerstaff Phyllis Earnheart Tim Lancaster Glynna McCollum Michael Spammie and juniors James Henning Mary Lynn England.
Eddie L. Wagoner USN, son of Mr and Mrs L J Wagoner of Be ll s Texas, serves aboard the anti submarine carrier USS Hornet flagship of ASW Group Five with the Seventh Fleet in the Gulf of Tonkin. The Long Beach homeport ship provides logistics and ASW support while deployed off Vietnam.
Thomas W. Whitlock 24 son of Mr and Mrs Marshall W Whitlock Route 1 Bells assigned to the 25th Infantry Division in Vietnam as a Military Policeman His wife Belinda resides in Justin Texas.
PFC David Haston has returned to San Diego California after a 30 day visit with his parents Mr. and Mrs Doyle Haston. After three weeks staying he will receive his new assignment.
Grayson County Sheriff Woody Blanton reports 79 arrests in January with 83 involving alcoholic beverages. Charges include driving while intoxicated minors in possession of alcohol drunkenness and theft-related offenses, plus counts for burglary, assault, forgery, and other varied violations.
Frederick J. Close of Aluminum Company of America urges industry and government to embrace oceanography as a new profit source. He argues no firm can ignore evolving markets and product changes within five years, and pledges full support to oceanographers to lead the way.
The 1969 Chevrolet lineup features a reinforced side guard beam on all models and Astro Ventilation standard across big Chevrolets. Cars boast computer selected springs, dual air intakes, adjustable dashboard air flow, and a steering column lock. Six V8 engines offer strong power, with lowered prices on several big 8s and automatics. Show up for the Showdown. You can’t lose.
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